Warana
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Warana, QLD 4575.
About Warana
Welcome to Warana
Warana sits on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, roughly 90 kilometres north of Brisbane, tucked between the Coral Sea and the calmer waters of Kawana's coastal waterways. It borders Bokarina to the north, Buddina and Parrearra to the south, and Wurtulla to the west, giving it a well-connected position within the broader Kawana precinct — one of the Coast's most consistently in-demand residential corridors.
The suburb draws a broad mix of buyers: young families who want proximity to good schools and open space, downsizers trading in a larger home for a low-maintenance coastal lifestyle, and investors eyeing the Sunshine Coast's long-run fundamentals. The pace here is unhurried without being remote, and the combination of beach access, local retail, and easy arterial connections to Maroochydore and Caloundra makes it genuinely practical as well as pleasant.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Warana revolves around the outdoors in the best possible way. The beach is the social anchor for most residents — mornings tend to start with a walk or a surf, and afternoons often end the same way. The suburb doesn't have a dense café strip of its own, but its position within the Kawana precinct means that Buddina and Bokarina's coastal dining options are a short drive or bike ride away, and the broader Kawana Town Centre adds further choice without pulling residents too far from home.
The Production Avenue Walkway is a popular local route for cyclists and walkers wanting a quieter alternative to the beachfront, weaving through the suburb's western edge and connecting neatly with the green corridors that thread across the Kawana Island and Parrearra waterways.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping is well covered. BFresh provides a solid local grocery option, while a cluster of specialty retailers along and near Nicklin Way — including Barbeques Galore, Autobarn and Discount Lighting & Fans — handle the practical household and lifestyle categories that residents would otherwise need to travel further afield for. It's a workmanlike retail offering that suits the suburb's owner-occupier character.
For a fuller shopping experience, the Kawana Shoppingworld at nearby Kawana Island is the obvious destination, offering major supermarkets, fashion, dining and services within easy reach of Warana's streets. Bulcock Street in Caloundra and the Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore serve as the broader regional anchors for anything more specialised.
Getting around
Nicklin Way is Warana's main arterial spine, and it does a lot of heavy lifting for local movement. Bus services operate along the corridor, with stops at key points including the 224 Centre, Minkara Street and Palkana Drive — making it possible to commute along the Coast without a car, though most residents do drive for longer trips. The Bruce Highway is accessible to the west, providing the main link to Brisbane for those who commute or travel regularly.
The Sunshine Coast lacks a traditional suburban rail network, so bus and car remain the primary modes here. Cycling infrastructure has improved significantly across the Kawana precinct in recent years, and the relatively flat terrain makes two-wheel travel a genuine daily option for many households rather than just a weekend pursuit.
Parks & recreation
Warana's greatest recreational asset is, plainly, its beach. The stretch of coastline shared with Bokarina and Buddina is uncrowded by southeast Queensland standards — wide, well-maintained, and backed by low-key parkland that keeps the foreshore feeling open rather than overdeveloped. Several local parks are scattered through the residential streets, offering play equipment, shaded seating and informal grassy space for families.
The Production Avenue Walkway adds a useful off-road route for active residents, and the waterways around Kawana Island and Parrearra are popular for kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing. The broader Kawana precinct has invested consistently in its open space network over the past decade, and Warana residents are well placed to benefit from those improvements.
Schools & families
Warana is a practical choice for families with school-age children. The suburb sits within a catchment that draws on a solid range of state primary and secondary options across the Kawana precinct, with Bokarina, Wurtulla and Buddina all nearby. The Sunshine Coast's private school network — including Chancellor State College and Siena Catholic College at Sippy Downs — is within a manageable drive for families who prefer non-government options.
The suburb's dwelling mix, dominated by houses at 69% of current listings, reflects the family-oriented character of the area. Streets are generally quiet, blocks retain reasonable proportions by Sunshine Coast standards, and the proximity to the beach means children have one of the better natural playgrounds available anywhere in Queensland.
The property market
Warana's property market has moved decisively into premium territory. The median house price now sits at $1.80 million, reflecting strong demand from both owner-occupiers and interstate buyers who have recalibrated their ideas about what coastal Queensland is worth. Recent house price growth of 13.4% underscores that the suburb is still moving, not plateauing, and that buyers who hesitated are paying more for the privilege of waiting.
Renters face a tight market, with median weekly rent at $865 — a figure that reflects both the quality of housing stock and the sustained pressure on rental supply across the Sunshine Coast. The current listing mix of 69% houses, 19% townhouses, 9% apartments and units, and 3% land speaks to a suburb that remains predominantly low-density and owner-occupied, with limited turnover keeping stock levels lean. For those who can get in, Warana offers genuine lifestyle value at a price point that — while significant — still compares favourably with equivalent beachside suburbs in Sydney or Melbourne.
Market snapshot
Warana property market
Median sale price
$1.80m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
2.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.18m
Median
$1.80m
Premium
$2.23m
Days on market
54
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
37
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Warana by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Warana, QLD 4575.
Population
3,831
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$1,511
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Warana
$2.01m
3 Mulgani Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
257 Nicklin Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
60 Saleng Cres
Sold ~July 2026
$2.54m
5 Girraween Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.73m
4 Maydena Street
Sold ~July 2026
$816k
273/6 MELODY Court
Sold ~July 2026
$2.38m
1/14 Coorabin Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.26m
4 Melody Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Warana suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Warana?
The median house price in Warana, QLD is $1.80m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.3%.
How much is rent in Warana?
The median weekly rent in Warana is around $850 per week.
Is Warana a good place to live?
Warana is a coastal suburb of Kawana Waters in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Warana is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,831.
What is the population of Warana?
Warana has a population of 3,831 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
How long do homes take to sell in Warana?
Properties in Warana take around 54 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Warana?
Entry-level properties in Warana start around $1.18m, while premium homes reach $2.23m.
What suburbs are near Warana?
Suburbs near Warana include Kawana Island, Bokarina, Parrearra, Wurtulla and Buddina.
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